Start off with a simple placesetting: I used a cute beachy plastic dessert/salad plate (from Big Lots 4 for $4.99) stacked on top of a square white plate placed on an angle and then stacked on top of a large yellow plate used as a charger plate. It’s o.k….. but it is just not popping for me so on to the next photo so you can see what I continue to add to make this really look great.
I have added a punch of color by using a plastic hot pink goblet with a little paper umbrella in it and we have taken the plain white napkin and put a silk flower around it for a napkin ring. I cut the flower off the long stem but left about 5 or 6 inches so I could bend it into a circle to wrap around the napkin.
More color!! I found some amazing blue tissue paper laying around the house and I decided to make a table runner from it!! I also set the other placesetting across from it and used an orange colored plastic goblet for fun. Just by adding a few simple colorful accessories, the table top now pops and it looks like a celebration is just about to happen. Have fun, be creative, try new things to make your dinner table come alive.
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This looks so summery and fun! Need that on a cold January day!
:-) Susan
Love this.
Perhaps if I didn't live with one large man child & 3 boys who would eat with their feet if I let them, this would be perfect for some summer nights.
Sigh.
One day I will have pretty tables. :>)
Perfect! Makes me wish it was summer!
Fun! I love getting to play around like that...maybe if I reduced computer time, I could get creative with some fun table settings for my family to enjoy...except I think my 2 year old would have it all over the floor before anyone else got to the table! :)
Great color!!
Love it! Do you know about Tablescape Tuesday? It's hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I have the button on my sidebar, but if it doesn't work, let me know, and I'll send you her blog link. You really should play along! The girls would love seeing your table! :O)
I like all the colors you added:) I come to blogs like yours to gather ideas. I also enjoy using natural things, such as flowers.